Teignbridge

Teignbridge's population grew older in the 10 years leading up to the latest census. Data from the census also show there were changes in marriage, religion and ethnicity.

The population passed 120,000

In the decade to 2011, the population of Teignbridge increased by 2.7%, from almost 121,000 to 124,000.

The addition of just under 3,300 people means this area's population increased at a slower rate than the total population of England (up 7.9% since the 2001 census).

In 2011, Teignbridge was home to, on average, 1.3 people per football pitch-sized piece of land.

Population density was similar to the average across the South West

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across the South West, March 2011 (larger dots represent greater increase since 2001)

An older Teignbridge

Census 2011 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Teignbridge increased by four years, from 43 to 47 years.

This coastal area had the third-highest average age in the South West and remained older than the average local authority area across England (39 years of age).

The rise in age was because of an increase of just over 4,800 people between the ages of 60 and 69 years, while the population between 30 and 39 years decreased by about 4,000.

About 15% of people in Teignbridge are aged between 60 and 69 years

Percentage of usual residents in England, South West and Teignbridge by 10 year age band, March 2001 and March 2011

Disability in Teignbridge

Teignbridge saw the South West's second-largest rise in the proportion of people who are slightly limited by a long-term health problem or disability.

In 2011, just over 1 in 13 (8.0%) in Teignbridge reported being limited a little in their day-to-day activities, compared with 7.3% in 2001. The percentage who are considerably limited by a long-term health problem or disability increased from 3.3% to 4.1%.

Across the region, only Isles of Scilly saw a greater rise in the proportion of people who are slightly limited by a long-term health problem or disability (from 6.5% to 7.5%).

Because of its small size, comparisons to Isles of Scilly should be made with caution.

During this period, Teignbridge overtook six local authority areas, including Tewkesbury and Somerset West and Taunton, to become the South West local authority area with the sixth-highest percentage of people who are limited a little by a long-term health problem or disability.

The proportion of people who are limited a little by a long-term health problem or disability was higher than across the South West

Percentage of usual residents that reported being slightly limited in their day-to-day activities across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2011

More single people in Teignbridge

The percentage of people who had never been married or in a civil partnership increased in Teignbridge, but at a slower rate than in Exeter (the local authority area that shares the largest boundary with Teignbridge).

In Teignbridge, the proportion of single people increased from 23% in 2001 to 26% in 2011. During the same period, the proportion in nearby Exeter increased from 38% to 44%.

Across the South West, the share of people who had never been married or in a civil partnership increased from 27% to 31%.

The proportion of married people in Teignbridge fell from 56% to 52%, while the proportion of people who had divorced or separated from a marriage or civil partner increased from 12% to 13%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was lower than across the South West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2011

Changes in family structure

Teignbridge saw the South West's largest rise in the proportion of households with adult children living with their parents.

In 2011, just under 1 in 11 (8.7%) households in Teignbridge had only adult children living with their parents, compared with 7.7% in 2001. The percentage with at least one child decreased from 27% to 25%.

Across the region, Dorset saw the next largest increase in the proportion of households with adult children living with their parents (from 7.9% in 2001 to 8.9% in 2011).

During this period, Teignbridge went from having the 25th-highest to the 13th-highest percentage of households with only adult children living with their parents out of 309 English local authority areas.

The proportion of households with only adult children living with their parents was higher than across the South West

Percentage of households where a parent lived with their adult children across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2011

Change in unpaid care

The percentage of Teignbridge residents that provided between 20 and 49 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 1.0% to 1.4% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2011, just over 1 in 40 (2.7%) reported providing at least 50 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 2.2% in 2001.

The proportion of people providing between 20 and 49 hours of weekly unpaid care increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South West (from 1.0% in 2001 to 1.3% in 2011). Across England, the percentage increased from 1.1% to 1.4%.

The proportion of people providing between 20 and 49 hours of weekly unpaid care in Teignbridge remained close to 1.4%

Percentage of usual residents in England, South West and Teignbridge by care, March 2001 and March 2011

Religion in Teignbridge

The 2011 Census asked a voluntary question about religion. Of those who chose to disclose their religious affiliation, 31% said they had no religion. An increase from 17% in 2001 makes this the fastest-growing religious group in Teignbridge.

The percentage increased by less than the average across the South West (from 17% to 30%), but at a faster rate than the average across England (from 15% to 25%).

The number of people in Teignbridge that described themselves as Christian decreased from just over 91,000 in 2001 to about 77,000 in 2011 (from 76% to 62%). The number of people who did not disclose their religious affiliation increased from just over 9,500 to just over 10,000 (from 7.9% to 8.4%).

About 730 people (0.4%) said they identified with a religion other than Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism or Sikhism, up from about 520 in 2001 (0.6%).

The population without a religion in Teignbridge increased by 13 percentage points

Percentage of usual residents in England, South West and Teignbridge by religion, March 2001 and March 2011

Ethnicity in Teignbridge

In 2011, 98% of the local population said they were from the White ethnic groups. An increase from 99% in 2001 makes this the fastest-growing ethnic group in Teignbridge.

The percentage decreased by less than the average across the South West (from 98% to 95%) and the average across England (from 91% to 85%).

The number of people in Teignbridge from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed) increased from about 530 in 2001 to just under 930 in 2011 (from 0.4% to 0.7%). The number of residents from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups increased from just under 450 to about 890 (from 0.4% to 0.7%).

About 120 people (0.1%) said they were from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group), up from about 100 in 2001 (0.1%).

The population from the White ethnic groups in Teignbridge remained close to 98%

Percentage of usual residents in England, South West and Teignbridge by ethnicity, March 2001 and March 2011

Rise in private renting

The percentage of privately rented homes increased in Teignbridge, but at a slower rate than across the South West.

In Teignbridge, the proportion of private renting increased from 12% in 2001 to 15% in 2011. During the same period, the regional proportion increased from 11% to 17%.

Across the South West, the share of privately rented homes increased from 11% to 17%.

The rate of social housing in Teignbridge remained close to 8.9%, while the rate of home ownership decreased from 76% to 73%.

Private renting in Teignbridge increased by 3.7 percentage points

Percentage of households in Teignbridge, the South West and England that rented privately, March 2001 and March 2011

Health improved

The percentage of Teignbridge residents that described their health as bad or very bad decreased from 9.0% to 5.5% in the 10 years leading up to 2011.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2011, just under 8 in 10 (80%) said their health was good or very good, compared with 68% in 2001. The percentage of Teignbridge residents that described their health as fair decreased from 23% to 15%.

The proportion of residents that perceived their health as bad or very bad fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South West (from 8.5% in 2001 to 5.1% in 2011). Across England, the percentage fell from 9.1% to 5.5%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’bad’ or ’very bad’ health in Teignbridge decreased by 3.5 percentage points

Percentage of usual residents in Teignbridge, the South West and England said their health was bad or very bad, March 2001 and March 2011

Fewer people worked long hours

The percentage of employed people in Teignbridge working more than 49 hours in the week before the census decreased from 14% to 11% in the 10 years leading up to 2011.

In 2011, just over 1 in 30 (3.4%) people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked less than 16 hours the previous week, compared with 2.2% in 2001.

The proportion of people working long hours fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South West (from 13% in 2001 to 10% in 2011). Across England, the percentage fell from 13% to 10%.

Long hour working in Teignbridge decreased by 3.7 percentage points

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) in Teignbridge, the South West and England that said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, March 2001 and March 2011

Rise in rate of employment

The percentage of Teignbridge residents that were employed increased from 49% to 51% between the last two censuses.

In 2011, just over 1 in 40 (2.8%) people aged 16 to 74 said they were unemployed, compared with 2.3% in 2001. The percentage of Teignbridge residents that were self-employed increased from 12% to 13%.

The proportion of employed people increased faster here than the figure for the whole of the South West (which remained close to 53%). Across England, the percentage increased from 53% to 52%.

The rate of employment was lower than across the South West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2011

More people cohabiting

The percentage of households in Teignbridge, which comprised a cohabiting couple, increased from 7.9% to 9.5% between the last two censuses.

In 2011, just over 3 in 10 (30%) households had only one person, compared with 29% in 2001. The percentage of households in Teignbridge which comprised a married couple (with or without children) decreased from 37% to 35%.

The proportion of households with an unmarried couple increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South West (from 8.4% in 2001 to 10% in 2011). Across England, the percentage increased from 8.3% to 9.9%.

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was lower than across the South West

Percentage of households that had an unmarried couple across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2011

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